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Roswell among metro Atlanta communities to mark National Day of Prayer

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Kindergarten students from Fellowship Christian School bow their heads in prayer during the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Natrice Miller / natrice.miller@ajc.com)
By Carolyn Cunningham – For the AJC
Updated May 5, 2022

UPDATE: Dozens gathered at Roswell City Hall for National Day of Prayer on Thursday.

During the program, attendees prayed for Ukraine. Dancers performed from The Volga Dance Academy, and kindergarten students from Fellowship Christian School sang “America the Beautiful.”

–Natrice Miller

Original story:

Many events are planned in Georgia for the National Day of Prayer on May 5, including DeKalb County.

In Lithonia in an online format, a National Day of Prayer Call will take place from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. May 5 by calling 319-527-2389.

The local event is hosted by Touch and Agree Prayer Ministry (TAG).

Other metro Atlanta events are planned in Acworth, Atlanta, Gwinnett, Marietta, Powder Springs and Roswell.

This year’s national theme is “Exalt the Lord, who has established us” based on Colossians 2:6-7.

To find more Georgia events, visit bit.ly/3k7plHX.

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